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4.5 Configuring the transceiver
Once all connections have been made the transceiver can be powered and configured for operation. During
configuration information about the vessel on which the transceiver is installed is entered into the transceiver.
It is important this information is entered accurately as it will be broadcast to other AIS equipped vessels and
shore stations.
Once configuration is completed the installation record found at the rear of this manual should be completed
and retained on board the vessel.
4.5.1
Pre configuration checks
To proceed with configuration the following steps should already have been completed:
● The transceiver is fixed to the vessel
● VHF and GNSS antennas have been installed and connected to the transceiver
● The data cable has been connected between the transceiver and junction box
● Ships sensors and AIS enabled display equipment have been connected to the junction box
● Power has been connected to the transceiver and the transceiver is operational (the display is active).
The following configuration instructions assume the installer is familiar with the transceiver user interface,
details of which can be found in the Operation section of this manual.
4.5.2
Configure vessel identification information
The transceiver must be configured with information about the vessel on which it is installed prior to operation.
The following information is required:
● MMSI - Vessel MMSI number (Maritime Mobile Service Identity), this can usually be found on the
ships VHF radio license and should be the same MMSI as used for the VHF / DSC radio.
● Name - Vessel Name (limited to 20 characters)
● Call sign - Vessel radio call sign (limited to 7 characters)
● IMO No. - Vessels IMO identification number (if applicable)
● Dimensions giving the location of the GNSS antenna connected to the AIS transceiver (Internal GNSS)
● Dimensions giving the location of the GNSS antenna connected to any external position source
connected to the AIS transceiver
To enter the vessel identification information press the 'Menu' key and select the 'Installation' then 'Set
identification' option. You will be prompted to enter a password at this stage, the default password is '00000000'
(eight zeros). Refer to section 3.15 for more information on passwords and security. The vessels MMSI, Name,
Call sign and IMO number can be entered on the screen displayed after successful password entry.
4.5.3
Configuring the internal GNSS receiver
The internal GNSS receiver can be configured to operate in one of three modes:
● GLONASS and GPS – in this mode the position fix is derived from both the GLONASS and GPS
network in parallel. This mode is the default setting and gives the best performance.
● GPS – in this mode only GPS satellites are used for the position fix.
● GLONASS – in this mode only GLONASS satellites are used for the position fix.
The operating mode can be selected from the 'GNSS settings' option in the 'Installation' menu.
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